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Pomeroy Tanks - 4 members in 4 triplogs have rated this an average 3.5 ( 1 to 5 best )
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Aug 18 2018
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 Tempe, AZ
Sycamore Canyon Rim LoopFlagstaff, AZ
Sycamore Canyon Rim Loop
Flagstaff, AZ
Hiking avatar Aug 18 2018
chumley • Triplogs 1,993
Hiking12.42 Miles 1,372 AEG
Hiking12.42 Miles   5 Hrs   4 Mns   2.75 mph
1,372 ft AEG      33 Mns Break
 
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There's nothing quite like waking up to the cool air of the mountains, and strolling out of camp and right onto the trail. :y:

It is evident that there was an impressive flood on the west side of the loop a few weeks ago, with evidence of water flowing about four feet deep in Isham Spring Canyon ... despite being totally dry now. This is neither a narrow, nor steep drainage, so it would have been something to see that flow. I had seen photos of the falls flowing on the socials, so I knew it had happened, but despite seeing the results on roads and drainages all around the area, there was no lingering flow today.

Nonetheless, it was a nice hike with water in all the usual spots, and probably a few others. It got a little bit warm in the sun, and our early start kept us from seeing anybody else until about 8 miles in, except for the huge mob of sheep that grazes up here and their human shepherd.

I learned that lobster mushrooms are edible ... actually delicious and taste amazingly like seafood. I need to hike with people who eat healthy foods more often! :sweat:
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Summer flowers looking nice, but not nearly as prolific as in other areas nearby.

water 1 out of 5water less than maxwater less than maxwater less than max Double Tanks 1-25% full 1-25% full
Surprised how little water was here. Enough for the dog, but just a few inches of muddy water at the bottom.

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water less than max Dow Spring Gallon per minute Gallon per minute
Don't know the source or the flow but the entire drainage was full of water.

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water less than maxwater less than max Isham Spring Canyon Light flow Light flow
The main pool was full.

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water less than max L O Spring Gallon per minute Gallon per minute
No source or flow report, but the entire canyon was full of water.

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water less than max Pomeroy Tanks 51-75% full 51-75% full
Plenty of water here. It was possible to pass by without getting wet though.
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Aug 12 2017
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Sycamore Canyon Rim LoopFlagstaff, AZ
Sycamore Canyon Rim Loop
Flagstaff, AZ
Hiking avatar Aug 12 2017
nonot • Triplogs 514
Hiking11.30 Miles 1,183 AEG
Hiking11.30 Miles
1,183 ft AEG
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Did the rim loop once more. Saw an osprey, hawks, and vultures. Then found a HAZ hiker and helped out with navigating through a spot that wasn't well marked. Got caught in heavy rains and some lightning nearby delayed crossing some open meadows, but I finished after having to cross rivers from nowhere that were flowing into Sycamore canyon. The trail itself had 3 inches of water in most spots and keeping dry was not an option.
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Aug 12 2017
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Sycamore Canyon Rim LoopFlagstaff, AZ
Sycamore Canyon Rim Loop
Flagstaff, AZ
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John9L • Triplogs 1,647
Hiking12.09 Miles 1,524 AEG
Hiking12.09 Miles   5 Hrs   31 Mns   2.44 mph
1,524 ft AEG      34 Mns Break
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As part of HAZfest, our group of four headed over to the Sycamore Rim loop for a nice hike. We parked on the southwest side near Paradise Forks and opted for a CCW Loop. The going along the rim is very enjoyable and the views are fantastic! It was a beautiful and cool day to start but things would change later. We eventually turned to the north and reached the NE parking area where we saw Nonot and Outdoor Lover. They were camping with us at HAZfest and were going the opposite direction. We continued on and passed over KA hill and made our way into Pomeroy Tanks. At this point ominous clouds moved in and thunder rang out in the distance. We took some pics and kept hiking as rain started falling. The last half mile was a full on downpour with lightning nearby. We hurried and were back to the car without issue. We headed back over to Hazfest to dry off and regroup with the others. This was a fun hike but the nasty weather was a bit concerning.
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Mar 11 2017
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 Salt River Valle
Pomeroy TanksFlagstaff, AZ
Pomeroy Tanks
Flagstaff, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 11 2017
arizona_water • Triplogs 118
Hiking0.90 Miles
Hiking0.90 Miles      25 Mns   2.16 mph
 
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Quick stop at Pomeroy tanks. Isham Spring Canyon was flowing big through the tanks, to the point where you could barely identify the pools. I had never been here before, but this is a really great area that I will be returning to this summer to escape the Sonoran Desert.

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Sycamore Falls headwaters!

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water 4 out of 5 Pomeroy Tanks 76-100% full 76-100% full
Most of the tanks are under the stream flow of Isham Spring Canyon (high runoff was making the tanks difficult to identify)
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